Sleepy Bears in Bern
I’m talking about real brown bears. In Switzerland. Why? Because since 1513 bears have been kept in Bern as a sort of battle trophy or symbol and was often …
The Perfect Itinerary for One Week in South East Queensland
May 24, 2018
Australia
The countdown is on for our wedding in September. With friends flying over from the UK a week before our special day, we started thinking about the perfect itinerary …
Vlog: Four Days in Cinque Terre
Highlights video of our four days in Cinque Terre in Italy in June 2017 including: how to get to Cinque Terre where to stay in Cinque Terre things to …
P85: How to Claim Tax Back When Leaving the UK
March 6, 2018
Expat Life
I don’t hear many fellow expats swapping stories about how much they got back from the UK tax man. Or about the P85 form except from Europeans moving back …
Three Days in Strasbourg, France and a Walk to Germany
February 19, 2018
Europe
Strasbourg is on the border of France and Germany and just like our hopping from one country to the other on the bridge, Strasbourg has changed countries over the …
Day Trip to Great Keppel Island
Crystal clear water, white sand, water activities, shady picnic spots, bar with live music and view and an Argentinian Parilla BBQ. Yes please! As part of the heritage listed …
Vlog: Great Keppel Island Day Trip
Great Keppel Island Day Trip in Queensland, Australia with two adults and two children in December 2017. Ferry transfer with Keppel Konnections and water activities including stand up paddle …
In Bruges for Two Days
December 27, 2017
Europe
Hol-i-day-ee! Three weeks in October 2017. First stop Bruges for two days. When we started planning to Interrail around Europe before moving back to Australia, Bruges was ‘up there’ on …
3 Eco Friendly Christmas Gift Ideas
December 8, 2017
Tips
Still need to go Christmas shopping? Perfect! Hopefully I can convince you to consider buying one of these three eco friendly christmas gift ideas to help save our environment. …
The journey of becoming a traveller not a tourist
November 6, 2017
Tips
Hands up who has ever done a Contiki tour? My hands are up. Twice. Don’t get me wrong, I completely understand the appeal. It’s cheap, everything is organised for …